Gibbs, Burleigh County, North Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Gibbs, North Dakota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Gibbs, North Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Gibbs, North Dakota. The estimated population of Gibbs, North Dakota is 2,764 people, with a median age of 37.2.

We can look at the total population in Gibbs over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,764
+17.12%
+14.50%
2020
2,360
-4.88% -
2019
2,481
-0.08% -
2018
2,483
+2.86%
-
2017
2,414
- -

Population of Gibbs, North Dakota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
87.3%
94.9%
-8.01%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
10.1%
5.1%
+98.04%
Asian
0.3%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Gibbs, North Dakota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.2 +9.41% 38.6 +3.76% 34.6 +12.7%
2020 34 -2.58% 37.2 +0.54% 30.7 -10.23%
2019 34.9 +0.58% 37 -0.8% 34.2 +4.27%
2018 34.7 +5.79% 37.3 +0.27% 32.8 +4.46%
2017 32.8 - 37.2 - 31.4 -

The median age of Gibbs, North Dakota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 254 +20.95% 363 +17.37% 284 406
10 to 19 130 +52.03% 108 +25.47% 202 134
20 to 29 58 -20.75% 111 -11.55% 42 93
30 to 39 189 +9.65% 215 -6.99% 206 200
40 to 49 113 +98.62% 116 +68.38% 249 210
50 to 59 178 +26% 187 -10.43% 203 143
60 to 69 169 +6.7% 135 -0.59% 174 133
70+ 58 -6.98% 30 +40.71% 48 37

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Gibbs, North Dakota is $111,445.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Gibbs.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $135,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $105,707.00
  • 65 and over
    $78,077.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Gibbs, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Gibbs, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Gibbs, North Dakota is currently $116,662.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.23% of households in Gibbs are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Gibbs against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    4.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.60%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    40.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Gibbs is $38,032.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Gibbs by the total population of Gibbs.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Gibbs, North Dakota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Gibbs to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.02%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Gibbs that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Gibbs over the age of 16 is 1,868.

Of those people, a total of 81.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Gibbs is 79.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 130 56.20% 30.10%
20 to 24 years 71 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 64 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 150 64.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 465 97.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 368 82.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 228 100.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 183 95.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 155 28.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 54 25.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Gibbs. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,790 80.80% 1.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 7 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 71 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 65 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,761 80.50% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Gibbs as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Gibbs is 1,481, with median earnings of $53,451.00.

Women in Gibbs, North Dakota earning approximately 71.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,481 $53,451.00
Male 822 $64,091.00
Female 659 $45,579.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 211 $60,388.00
Business and Financial 78 $73,854.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $115,781.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 43 $0.00
Educational and Library 124 $37,262.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 62 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 170 $52,368.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 56 $11,176.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $42,879.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00
Sales 90 $54,792.00
Office and Administrative Support 129 $57,850.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 94 $117,778.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 102 $56,875.00
Production 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 120 $83,333.00 91 $40,536.00
Business and Financial 19 $0.00 59 $72,865.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $115,781.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $0.00 99 $35,774.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 62 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00 158 $51,579.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $4,688.00 19 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 46 $43,258.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Sales 74 $64,444.00 16 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 121 $58,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 94 $117,778.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $80,375.00 8 $0.00
Production 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 885 households in Gibbs, with an average household size of 3.12 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 784 families in Gibbs with an average family size of 3.34 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 743 41 0 101
Average Household Size 3.21 6 0 1.35
Total Families 743 41 0 0
Average Household Size 3.19 6 0 0

Poverty

Of the 784 families in Gibbs, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Gibbs:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 913 housing units in Gibbs, North Dakota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 885 96.93%
Vacant 28 3.07%

0.00% of the total 913 housing units in Gibbs are rental units. This is approximately 0 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 856 are occupied by the owner - or 93.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Gibbs is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Gibbs that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    29
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Gibbs is $417,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Gibbs that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    10
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    11
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    100
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    544
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    160
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Gibbs. The chart below shows the number of properties in Gibbs that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    9
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    0
  • 1970 to 1979
    167
  • 1980 to 1989
    106
  • 1990 to 1999
    115
  • 2000 to 2009
    280
  • 2010 to 2013
    225
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Gibbs that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    40
  • 1 vehicle available
    24
  • 2 vehicles available
    443
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    378

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Gibbs get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Gibbs that commute to work in a particular way.

23.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Gibbs.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    44
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    10
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    140
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    427
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    385
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    185
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    66
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    54
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    86
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Gibbs, North Dakota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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